Sr. Medical Science Liaison, Pulmonary Hypertension - Southwest

About us

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceuticals and healthcare group with 90 years' experience, operating in 30 countries with more than 6,000 employees (Chiesi Group). To achieve its mission of improving people's quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group research, develops and markets innovative drugs in its three therapeutic areas : AIR (products and services that promote respiration, from new-born to adult populations), RARE (treatment for patients with rare and ultra-rare diseases) and CAR E (products and services that support special care and consumer-facing self-care).

We are proud to be the largest global pharmaceutical group to be awarded B Corp Certification , a recognition of high social and environmental standards. We are a reliable company that adopts and promotes transparent ethical behavior at all levels.

We are committed to embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities.

Chiesi USA

Chiesi USA is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and promoting products for the hospital, adjacent specialty and rare disease markets. We are a B Corp and Benefit company awarded Top Employer status for six consecutive years and certified as a Great Place to Work.

At Chiesi, we share an entrepreneurial spirit and act as a force for good, pursuing high social and environmental standards, to ensure the wellbeing of our people, patients, and communities. We offer a work environment where professionals have the opportunity to build a purposeful career focused on helping others while achieving a fulfilling work-life balance, meeting exciting challenges, and engaging in important and rewarding work.

Who we are looking for

Purpose

The Senior Medical Science Liaison has the primary responsibility of building key opinion leader (KOL) partnerships by engaging in the exchange of scientific data and other medical and / or scientific information with external stakeholders (HCPs, researchers, professional organization leadership, patient advocacy groups, and formulary decision-makers) in pulmonary hypertension (PH) and interstitial lung disease (ILD)-PH therapeutic areas across the aligned geography. Scientific engagements include establishing and maintaining educational and research collaborations; delivery of clinical, scientific, and technical education; building long term peer-to-peer relationships with key stakeholders by establishing rapport, providing scientific education and listening with true curiosity to bring the customer's voice into our organization in a robust manner. The successful Senior MSL will communicate complex cutting-edge scientific information and research concepts to healthcare decision makers including, but not limited to, those at academic medical centers.

Candidates should live in / near any of the following cities; Memphis, Nashville, Louisville, Birmingham or Atlanta however, other cities in the Southeastern US may be considered .

Main Responsibilities

Scientific Exchange, advice seeking and clinical development support :

• Build external KOL partnerships with recognized community, academic medical centers and centers of excellence to identify and address scientific needs and to stay abreast of current scientific trends.
• Identify and develop key thought leaders (global, national, regional, and local) for medical education, clinical research and publication opportunities
• Cultivate existing and identify new collaborative KOL relationships for advisory boards, company-sponsored, investigator-initiated research, and speaker development
• Provide beliefs, information, and thoughts of KOLs to field managers and team for elevation within organization
• Identify opportunities and provide medical support including scientific education to healthcare professionals (HCPs) at key institutions
• Provide field-based medical and scientific support to answer unsolicited questions about PAH and ILD-PH Therapeutic Areas
• Foster professional relationships in key institutions for Chiesi USA within an assigned geography
• Recognize opportunities to facilitate cross-functional engagement based on customer needs
• Identify and characterize need within therapeutic area related to real world evidence
• Represent Chiesi USA Medical Affairs at national, regional, and local scientific meetings
• Provide field-based medical affairs assistance for clinical research initiatives supported by Company, related to Investigator

Initiated trials, or collaborative initiatives

Therapeutic Support, Internal Collaboration and Project Work :

Administrative Work :

Experience Required

Education

Completion of a graduate level degree (PharmD, MD, DO, DNP, PhD, MSN, MS or equivalent healthcare professional degree) along with relevant clinical experience

Compensation

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $161,280 to $197,120. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department / team performance, and market factors.

What we offer

No matter where your path starts at Chiesi, it leads to inspiring possibilities. Your future is our focus, and we are committed to nurturing your development in our dynamic, friendly environment with access to resources and training every step of the way.

We provide top-class benefits, including comprehensive healthcare programs, work-life balance initiatives, and robust relocation support. Our salary package is competitive, comprising a basic salary, performance bonuses, and benefits benchmarked against the external market. Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues, all designed to help you thrive.

Chiesi USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work force at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability,marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one's employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.